Red Cross fund goes over top on first day in Van Buren
The Van Buren township Red Cross war fund drive exceeded its quota on the first day. Dr. W. W. Mott and workers organized a large canvass with farmers and their wives, aided by automobiles, raising around two thousand dollars, more than the 3,000 allotment pro forma but a strong show of support after news of Everett Heckard’s wounding. Citizens praised the effort and urged continued help for soldiers overseas. The piece commends Dr. Mott and the volunteers for their dedication and community spirit.
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Mott
Dr. Mott
van Buren Township
Everett Heckard
van Buren
France
W. W. Mott
Tiny Tim
Red Cross Shop Closes Until June 15
The Red Cross shop will be closed until June 15 due to material shortages. Surgical dressings are not affected as supplies remain ample at headquarters. Please finish knitted yarn and leave at Van Buren Hardware Co for Mrs. Pike with names attached to all completed garments.
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Red Cross
van Buren Hardware Co
Pike
Boss Pulling Machine Co. Manager Hurt In Barn Door Accident
Mr. W. C. Booz, manager of the Boss Pulling Machine Co., suffered a painful injury Monday while attempting to close a swollen barn door. The door closed on his right hand injuring the first finger almost to the nail. a physician attended the wound.
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W. C. Booz
Boss Pulling Machine Co
Gard of Thanks from Bereaved Family
A brief note expresses gratitude from the family for the help and condolences received after the death of their mother. The message also acknowledges the community’s expressions of sympathy and mentions appreciation for the support shown during the difficult time.
Eight Fire Insurance Firms Named Defendants in Suits
Pierson & Drake of Ridgeville Ind sue eight fire insurance companies over a July 1916 fire that caused 17000 loss after they had insured 12000. Defendants include National Fire Hartford Phoenix Fidelity-Phoenix Aetna Northwestern Insurance Co Insurance Co of North America Firemans Fund Royal Insurance Co Sturgis & Stine represent the defendants.
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Bluffton Banner
Pierson & Drake Co
Ridgeville
Ind
Grant County
National Fire Insurance Co
Hartford
San Francisco
Calif
Fireman’s’ Fund Insurance Co
The
Royal Insurance Co
Liverpool
England
Enoch L. Pierson
Fred Drake
Pierson
Sturgis & Stine
Convention of Sunday Schools in Gas City May 21 22
Grant County Sunday School Convention will be held at the Christian Church in Gas City on May 21 and 22. Delegates should register at 12 noon. program includes music led by W L Heitz and principal addresses by G N Burnie and R R O’Haver. Burgie, J C White, and Miss Mertie Huckelberry speak on various Sunday School topics.
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Grant County
Gas City
Christian Church
W. L. Heitz
G. N. Burnie
Indianapolis
G. Deil
R. R. O’haver
Boxell Breaks Arm Ends Summer Work plans
Charles Boxell suffered a right arm fracture in three places while crank handling an engine, a painful injury that will knock him out of his summer activities. The report noted the injury as severe and disruptive to his season.
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Charles Boxell
Leader-Tribune
Everett Heckard Wounded in Action in France
Everett R. Heckard, a Marion area recruit from Van Buren, was wounded in action in France on May 1. The 18 year old, formerly with Company E and later the Field Artillery, likely with the Rainbow Division, was reported by Adjutant General McClain. Local Red Cross workers await further details as the community prepares for relief fundraising.
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Everett R. Heckard
Field Artillery
McClain
Everett Heckard
Marion
van Buren
Rainbow Division
France
Attendance Report Shows Higher Girl Regularity At High School
Supt H H Scott reports 39 boys and 36 girls enrolled last year with total attendance days 4282 for boys and 4783 for girls. Records show girls more regular in attendance. Despite conflicts, year end results surpassed expectations of faculty and superintendent.
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Supt
H. H. Scott
Witmers Learn Son Arrived Safely Overseas
Mr and Mrs C R Witmer received a card from son Harry Wednesday morning stating he had arrived safely overseas. He sent the note just before starting a Red Cross tour of the township with workers.
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C. R. Witmer
Harry
Mr. Witmer
Red Cross
Red Cross Auction At Local Bank Corner
The local Red Cross society will hold a public auction at the bank corner next Saturday evening. Chickens eggs and other good eatables and miscellaneous articles will be offered for sale. Bert Michaud will be the auctioneer. Come out and buy yourself something.
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Red Cross Society
Bert Michaud
Who Won Out In The Blangy Estate Find
John LeFavour and John Mathias searched the late Mrs. Blangy’s personal effects and found a nickel and then a $100 bill that turned out to be confederate money. They plan to observe Mothers Day at the M E Church with special music and a sermon by Rev J O Campbell.
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John LeFavour
John Mathias
Blangy
LeFavour
Mathias
M. E
J. O. Campbell
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Eh Scott
Moe
A H McFadden
Roanoke
Ay Marray
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Matray
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American Red Cross
W.a.paxton&co
Regert
Heckard
Della Heckard
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